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A female patient presents to a clinician feeling tired, hot, and sweaty. losing weight and having mood swings. After discussion, the clinician suspects Graves' disease. Explain how knowledge of feedback loops in the relevant endocrine pathway might help to diagnose Graves' disease, including the possible underlying causes and how the patient might be treated if Graves' disease is confirmed?
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